A Glimpse of Spooky...

But only a Glimpse!

Sooooon... very soooooon...

Pumpkin Pie Belgium Waffles!

I love these!

And they taste like fall  : )

I think I mixed about 1/3 of a can for one batch of waffles. The more you use the more moist the waffles become. But too much won't allow them to get crisp on the outside. I like to put them in the oven to stay warm and crisp until serving. I used a Belgium Waffle Iron, but these would make great pancakes I'm sure!

And top them off with  fresh cinnamon whipped cream of course!

It's a Princess Party!

With "Cinderelly" of course!

All of the crowns are made, we're ready to party.



3 years old?!

Stop growing!!!

We had two layers of strawberry and white cake, and

 two layers of gluten-free devil's food cake.

This time Bella could have her cake and eat it too!

It's a cake mix from Betty Crocker, and it is soooooo good!

She was pretty excited...

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

Easy Peasy Lemon Cheesy Apple Tarts!

This rustic apple tart is fantastic and so simple to make.



Granny Smith Apples add just the right kick.

To the  apples I added lemon juice, cinnamon and sugar.

Next I layed them out and topped them with apricot-pineapple jam, and a sprinkle of course salt. I brushed the pie crust with egg and also sprinkled that with sugar. ( I used ready made crust which comes with two pie crusts. )

 Using parchment paper and a baking/pizza stone works very well. It makes the crust nice and crisp.



It's ready to go in!

And there you have it!

Crisp, golden, tart and sweet!

This is my kitchen supervisor.

He recommends adding ice cream... typical.

There was another tart I've been wanting to make also.

A combination of sweet and savory.

This one deserves a glass of white wine.

It is baked brie cheese with apricot-pineapple jam and fresh gala apples.
A perfect appetizer.

 Start with some delicious brie.



Then brush the jam over it. I really like this jam. Don't be worried about it tasting tropical, the pineapple just adds sweetness. So good.

 And that's how you do that!

So flaky...

Happy Eating!



Rustic Apple Tart-

1 ready made pie crust.

 4 Granny Smith Apples

Juice of 1 lemon

1/4 cup Apricot-Pineapple Jam

1/2 cup cinnamon and sugar mixture

1 egg

pinch of coarse salt

pinch of sugar

Slice apples in thin slices. Toss with sugar mixture and lemon juice.

Roll out the pie crust to desired thickness.

Lay apples on top.

Brush with Jam.

Sprinkle with salt.

Brush crust with a lightly beaten egg.

Sprinkle sugar over crust.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Enjoy!